At Rathbone Funeral Directors Stratford Upon Avon, we understand the mix of heavy emotions that the loss of someone so special can bring. As soon as you are ready, our team are here to guide you through every step of the funeral journey.
Our experience allows us to arrange different types of funeral services, so you can provide your loved one with a meaningful farewell. Whether you are looking for a traditional or religious funeral, contemporary ceremony or cremation, speak with our team about your requirements.
You can find our funeral home on Rother Street, which has a Chapel of Rest for if you wish to spend time with your loved one before the day of the funeral.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01789330540 today.
Meet our team
At Rathbone Funeral Directors Stratford Upon Avon, we hope to make all families in our care feel welcomed, respected and listened to. As you navigate life after a loss, we hope that you know that you are not alone. We are here to support you with making funeral arrangements and providing any advice you need along the way.
If you need help with funeral arrangements, our team is just a phone call away. Please do not hesitate to get in touch, as we are here for you.
With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
Attended Funeral
£2,395
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,289
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£2,684
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
Unattended Cremation
£1,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,295
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
Attended Funeral
£2,395
(Includes our Park Coffin)
Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation, doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister
£1,289
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£2,684
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
Unattended Cremation
£1,295
(Includes our Park Coffin)
(Includes cost of cremation)
Total estimated cost excluding optional extras
£1,295
The estimated costs above are for cremation only. You can view our standardised price list for a guide, or alternatively call us to discuss a burial.
We can be found in Stratford-upon-Avon's Market Square.
There is parking available on surrounding streets and an NCP car park at the rear of our funeral home.
Barbara did a really good job arranging my mother's funeral. We were very pleased with the celebrant she had put us in touch with. Absolutely hassle free which was much appreciated. Well done!
Response from Rathbone
I am pleased to hear the team looked after you and the family well. Thank you for your online review.
Mrs Felicity F.
July 19, 2022
Outstanding & hugely personal service.
Nothing too much trouble.
Proactive and delivered confidence on all levels.
Barbara Hatcher made each step of the decision-making & arrangement process doable with such gentleness and compassion.
Jaymmie - here is one very young woman who will/should go far indeed. Excellent attention to detail from her 07.35 telcon on the Farewell morning - thru' to our finally departing Oakley Wood Crem.
Finally, the charming gent who carried my husband's ashes to the car park on a rather hot day - sorry, do not know his name!
Everyone was most complimentary and my & my family's thanks to you all.
Response from Rathbone
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Your comments will help us to ensure we are providing the right level of care to our families. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference. The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
Mr Tim S.
March 15, 2021
W. G. Rathbone took all the worry about the arrangements from me and everything went as well as it possibly could have done. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Response from Rathbone
Thank you for recommending us, it is greatly appreciated. I hope that our team has provided you with some comfort through this difficult time.
Mr Paul W.
March 5, 2021
Kind, courteous and very efficient taking us through the whole process and arranging everything with compassion and understanding.
Response from Rathbone
Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care. It is comforting to know that the staff were there to support you through this time and relieve some of the pressure through guidance and support.
Miss Rebecca V.
March 3, 2021
Barbara was wonderful. So sensitive at such a sad time and no request was too much. Barbara's attention to detail ensured the ceremony was exactly as we had envisaged and ran smoothly and calmly from start to finish. Craig and all the other members fo W R Rathbone showed such respect and compassion throughout and we felt cared for as a family as well. Everyone in attendance commented on the calmness of the service, with plenty of time and respect for social distancing, so important at this time. We cannot praise Barbara highly enough, her kindness and warmth at every stage was exceptional and when having to deal with something so upsetting to have her genuine support, care and understanding throughout was wonderful. Thank you
Response from Rathbone
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. It is incredibly helpful to other families in the same circumstances as yourself. It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs and the team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference to your family.
Mrs Maria R.
August 9, 2019
The staff at the Stratford office (Barbara and Martin) were amazing. I felt like my Father was treated with the upmost dignity and respect. Martin was there on the day of the funeral and was so patient and professional and Barbara was there when I picked up my Father's ashes and sat with me while I cried, nothing was too much.
Response from Rathbone
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that our staff went above and beyond to deliver the service you expected.
Mr Tony P.
March 9, 2019
I chose to use W G Rathbone in Stratford having read the reviews of other users who sang their praises. From start to finish I found their staff professional, efficient and responsive to our questions and wishes as a family. They were helpful throughout. I dealt with several members of staff but principally with Debbie and Martin. I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Response from Rathbone
Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family and that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested.
Ms Catherine H.
March 2, 2019
Helpful, understanding and efficient. We hadn't had to go through this process before and the team covering Stratford made it as straightforward as possible. I would recommend.
Response from Rathbone
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
Mrs Alison S.
February 8, 2019
I would like to thank WG RAthborne for the excellent service provided for my late uncle. Martin and sarah very helpful and compassionate at all times very professional excellent choice of cellebrant.
Response from Rathbone
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Mr Richard W.
January 23, 2019
From our very first phone call until the day of my mother's funeral, the help and support provided by W G Rathbone was first class. Sarah, who was guiding and helping us through the service and proceedings, was both competent and professional; on the day itself, she managed to combine both dignity and respect, with compassion and friendship.
Response from Rathbone
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed.
Mrs Lesley A.
January 3, 2019
Every one we had dealings with were kind, caring, compassionate and most helpful in anything and everything we needed help with, during the arrangements and on the actual day of the Service.
This was our first Funeral we have had to arrange, and were helped and explained things very clearly and efficiently.
Would highly recommend Rathbone Funeral Directors - Stratford. It made a sad, upsetting time more bearable.
Many Thanks to everyone.
Lesley Adshead & Family.
Response from Rathbone
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the care and support needed and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Mr Richard S.
November 19, 2018
A caring and thoroughly professional service that guided us through an unknown process at a difficult time.
On the day everything was perfect for everyone involved.
We would fully recommend Rathbone.
Response from Rathbone
Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time and that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested.
Mr Guy J.
October 15, 2018
The availability out of hours was really appreciated, the discussions on arrangements and the working through of these was professional and carried out to high standards. The manager, Sara, was solicitous, engagaing and extremely helpful
Response from Rathbone
I am pleased to hear the team looked after you and the family well. Thank you for your online review.